Sarah Kirchberger
@sarahkirchberger.bsky.social
Director, Institute for Security Policy at Kiel University (@ispk.bsky.social) | Vice President, German Maritime Institute (DMI) | Nonresident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council | ex-naval analyst @TKMS & ex-Sinology professor @Uni Hamburg.
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🧵 Am updating once more my PLA Navy type & age structure graphs. Been doing these occasionally since ca. 2010 as they help me keep a grip on #PLAN fleet development; perhaps others find them useful too.
Starting this new round with the aircraft carriers. Let me know in case of typos/mistakes pls!
Starting this new round with the aircraft carriers. Let me know in case of typos/mistakes pls!
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I’M SICK OF AMERICANS
SAYING UKRAINE HAS LOST
Nothing is further from the truth and there’s been a lot of American talk that the war is nearly four years old and the only thing that can happen is Ukraine loses. Where in the history books can you show me an example of a defending power who has
SAYING UKRAINE HAS LOST
Nothing is further from the truth and there’s been a lot of American talk that the war is nearly four years old and the only thing that can happen is Ukraine loses. Where in the history books can you show me an example of a defending power who has
November 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I’M SICK OF AMERICANS
SAYING UKRAINE HAS LOST
Nothing is further from the truth and there’s been a lot of American talk that the war is nearly four years old and the only thing that can happen is Ukraine loses. Where in the history books can you show me an example of a defending power who has
SAYING UKRAINE HAS LOST
Nothing is further from the truth and there’s been a lot of American talk that the war is nearly four years old and the only thing that can happen is Ukraine loses. Where in the history books can you show me an example of a defending power who has
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1. EXCLUSIVE
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
Musk’s AI supercomputer, used by U.S. military, secretly relies on Chinese hardware
Records obtained by Oligarch Watch reveal that the facility relies on Chinese transformers, creating a major security vulnerability.
oligarchwatch.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
1. EXCLUSIVE
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
Musk’s xAI has secretly built its AI supercomputer, Collusus, using Chinese-made transformers, a security risk that leaves it vulnerable to espionage or sabotage
The use of Chinese components was previously unreported
Collusus performs sensitive work for the U.S. military
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NATO chief openly criticises Serbia’s growing military ties with China
NATO chief openly criticises Serbia’s growing military ties with China
Secretary General Mark Rutte bluntly warned against Serbia’s growing defence cooperation with China while acknowledging ...
eualive.net
November 25, 2025 at 11:42 AM
NATO chief openly criticises Serbia’s growing military ties with China
„🇷🇺Russia is ready to become a resource base for 🇨🇳China, which has turned into an “industrial superpower,” said the head of Russia’s “Rosneft” company, Igor Sechin, APA’s Moscow bureau reports.
He noted that Russia’s energy resources will help China achieve its strategic goals.“
He noted that Russia’s energy resources will help China achieve its strategic goals.“
Rosneft CEO: Russia ready to become a resource base for China
Russia is ready to become a resource base for China, which has turned into an “industrial superpower,” said the head of Russia’s “Rosneft” company, Igor Sechin, APA’s Moscow bureau reports
en.apa.az
November 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
„🇷🇺Russia is ready to become a resource base for 🇨🇳China, which has turned into an “industrial superpower,” said the head of Russia’s “Rosneft” company, Igor Sechin, APA’s Moscow bureau reports.
He noted that Russia’s energy resources will help China achieve its strategic goals.“
He noted that Russia’s energy resources will help China achieve its strategic goals.“
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🇨🇳‼️Russia is ready to become a resource base for China, which has become an "industrial superpower," said Rosneft CEO Sechin.
He asserted that Russian energy resources will help China achieve its strategic goals.
He asserted that Russian energy resources will help China achieve its strategic goals.
November 25, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🇨🇳‼️Russia is ready to become a resource base for China, which has become an "industrial superpower," said Rosneft CEO Sechin.
He asserted that Russian energy resources will help China achieve its strategic goals.
He asserted that Russian energy resources will help China achieve its strategic goals.
“He added: "Although there are suggestions that the device is no longer in active use, several of the same model have been found on beaches in UK, Ireland and Lithuania in recent years.
’Their presence, and relative lack of marine growth, suggests that they were likely dropped recently.’"
’Their presence, and relative lack of marine growth, suggests that they were likely dropped recently.’"
November 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM
“He added: "Although there are suggestions that the device is no longer in active use, several of the same model have been found on beaches in UK, Ireland and Lithuania in recent years.
’Their presence, and relative lack of marine growth, suggests that they were likely dropped recently.’"
’Their presence, and relative lack of marine growth, suggests that they were likely dropped recently.’"
🔱 Catch of the Day:
„A team of 🇬🇧litter-picking scuba divers have recovered what is believed to be a 🇷🇺Russian tracking device off the Welsh coast.
An independent defence analyst said he was "confident" the recovered object was an imploded Russian RGB-1A sonobuoy.”
„A team of 🇬🇧litter-picking scuba divers have recovered what is believed to be a 🇷🇺Russian tracking device off the Welsh coast.
An independent defence analyst said he was "confident" the recovered object was an imploded Russian RGB-1A sonobuoy.”
Suspected Russian sonobuoy discovered off Pembrokeshire coast
A submarine expert says he is "confident" the recovered object is an imploded Russian sonobuoy.
www.bbc.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
🔱 Catch of the Day:
„A team of 🇬🇧litter-picking scuba divers have recovered what is believed to be a 🇷🇺Russian tracking device off the Welsh coast.
An independent defence analyst said he was "confident" the recovered object was an imploded Russian RGB-1A sonobuoy.”
„A team of 🇬🇧litter-picking scuba divers have recovered what is believed to be a 🇷🇺Russian tracking device off the Welsh coast.
An independent defence analyst said he was "confident" the recovered object was an imploded Russian RGB-1A sonobuoy.”
They were called „forever wars“, so I guess, forever
November 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
They were called „forever wars“, so I guess, forever
A 🧵 on self-censorship
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 10:17 AM
A 🧵 on self-censorship
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NEW: A Discord community with nearly 200 members serves as a support group for people whose minds and lives have been upended by episodes of AI delusion and psychosis.
In some cases, members say, the group has helped people climb out of their destructive AI "spirals."
futurism.com/artificial-i...
In some cases, members say, the group has helped people climb out of their destructive AI "spirals."
futurism.com/artificial-i...
Meet the Group Breaking People Out of AI Delusions
In this Discord server, people impacted by AI delusions and psychosis share their experiences — and even help users out of delusional spells.
futurism.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
NEW: A Discord community with nearly 200 members serves as a support group for people whose minds and lives have been upended by episodes of AI delusion and psychosis.
In some cases, members say, the group has helped people climb out of their destructive AI "spirals."
futurism.com/artificial-i...
In some cases, members say, the group has helped people climb out of their destructive AI "spirals."
futurism.com/artificial-i...
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inkl. terroristischer Straftaten, krimineller Unterwanderung und Sabotage.
Montag, 1.12. um 14-16 Uhr und wird Live übertragen.
Liste der Sachverständigen:
www.bundestag.de/resource/blo...
Inneres: Anhörung zur Stärkung der Resilienz kritischer Anlagen
www.bundestag.de/ausschuesse/...
Montag, 1.12. um 14-16 Uhr und wird Live übertragen.
Liste der Sachverständigen:
www.bundestag.de/resource/blo...
Inneres: Anhörung zur Stärkung der Resilienz kritischer Anlagen
www.bundestag.de/ausschuesse/...
www.bundestag.de
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 AM
inkl. terroristischer Straftaten, krimineller Unterwanderung und Sabotage.
Montag, 1.12. um 14-16 Uhr und wird Live übertragen.
Liste der Sachverständigen:
www.bundestag.de/resource/blo...
Inneres: Anhörung zur Stärkung der Resilienz kritischer Anlagen
www.bundestag.de/ausschuesse/...
Montag, 1.12. um 14-16 Uhr und wird Live übertragen.
Liste der Sachverständigen:
www.bundestag.de/resource/blo...
Inneres: Anhörung zur Stärkung der Resilienz kritischer Anlagen
www.bundestag.de/ausschuesse/...
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Ich wurde für die AG KRITIS als Sachverständiger in die Anhörung des Innenausschusses vom Bundestag zum #KritisDachG berufen ❤️
Es geht also um physischen Schutz von #KRITIS gegen Unfälle, Naturereignisse, gesundheitliche Notlagen wie Pandemien, hybride Bedrohungen, andere feindliche Bedrohungen...
Es geht also um physischen Schutz von #KRITIS gegen Unfälle, Naturereignisse, gesundheitliche Notlagen wie Pandemien, hybride Bedrohungen, andere feindliche Bedrohungen...
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Ich wurde für die AG KRITIS als Sachverständiger in die Anhörung des Innenausschusses vom Bundestag zum #KritisDachG berufen ❤️
Es geht also um physischen Schutz von #KRITIS gegen Unfälle, Naturereignisse, gesundheitliche Notlagen wie Pandemien, hybride Bedrohungen, andere feindliche Bedrohungen...
Es geht also um physischen Schutz von #KRITIS gegen Unfälle, Naturereignisse, gesundheitliche Notlagen wie Pandemien, hybride Bedrohungen, andere feindliche Bedrohungen...
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As of today, 'Who Will Defend Europe?' is available in paperback with an updated preface.
I really did hope that by now, a year after first publication, some of Europe's defence emergency would have been addressed and some of the warnings in the book would have been proven wrong.
amzn.to/4cFI1b6
I really did hope that by now, a year after first publication, some of Europe's defence emergency would have been addressed and some of the warnings in the book would have been proven wrong.
amzn.to/4cFI1b6
Who Will Defend Europe?: An Awakened Russia and a Sleeping Continent
Who will defend Europe? The answer should be obvious: Europe should be able to defend itself. Yet, for decades, most of the continent enjoyed a defence holiday, outsourcing protection to the United St...
amzn.to
November 25, 2025 at 7:28 AM
As of today, 'Who Will Defend Europe?' is available in paperback with an updated preface.
I really did hope that by now, a year after first publication, some of Europe's defence emergency would have been addressed and some of the warnings in the book would have been proven wrong.
amzn.to/4cFI1b6
I really did hope that by now, a year after first publication, some of Europe's defence emergency would have been addressed and some of the warnings in the book would have been proven wrong.
amzn.to/4cFI1b6
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Barents Observer looked into the background of Denis, the new "doorkeeper" at Russia's Consulate General in Kirkenes. Guess what? 🕵️ 🇷🇺 🇳🇴
Meet Denis Kurilov, second person with an FSB background at Russia's Consulate General in Kirkenes
In Kirkenes, the Russian consulate increasingly resembles a branch of the FSB border service: staff without diplomatic status live in the consulate building and appear at official meetings and public ...
www.thebarentsobserver.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Barents Observer looked into the background of Denis, the new "doorkeeper" at Russia's Consulate General in Kirkenes. Guess what? 🕵️ 🇷🇺 🇳🇴
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Niederländische Damen-Werft unter Verdacht von Umgehung der Sanktionen gegen Russland (aus deutscher Sicht noch mal pikanter, weil die Generalunternehmer für die F126-Fregatten sind und da ohnehin Probleme haben.. - h/t @vreij.bsky.social)
Unieke rechtszaak Damen Shipyards van start: 'Zaak met extra druk en spanning'
Damen Shipyards, een van de belangrijkste defensiebedrijven van Nederland, wordt verdacht van het omzeilen van sancties, opgelegd aan Rusland.
nos.nl
November 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Niederländische Damen-Werft unter Verdacht von Umgehung der Sanktionen gegen Russland (aus deutscher Sicht noch mal pikanter, weil die Generalunternehmer für die F126-Fregatten sind und da ohnehin Probleme haben.. - h/t @vreij.bsky.social)
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Does anyone else think there might be a connection between Elon suddenly exposing troll locations and DOGE getting shut down?
November 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Does anyone else think there might be a connection between Elon suddenly exposing troll locations and DOGE getting shut down?
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My dear Hungarian friends @gaborlegrady.bsky.social @saturn771.bsky.social @innos.social @szabolcspanyi.bsky.social
The biggest Orbán propaganda account on twitter. Is an American pretending to be a Hungarian.
The biggest Orbán propaganda account on twitter. Is an American pretending to be a Hungarian.
November 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
My dear Hungarian friends @gaborlegrady.bsky.social @saturn771.bsky.social @innos.social @szabolcspanyi.bsky.social
The biggest Orbán propaganda account on twitter. Is an American pretending to be a Hungarian.
The biggest Orbán propaganda account on twitter. Is an American pretending to be a Hungarian.
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All the "hot Israeli army girl" accounts asking for money are Nigerians.
November 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
All the "hot Israeli army girl" accounts asking for money are Nigerians.
“A groundbreaking simulation study by 🇨🇳 Chinese scientists offers the most detailed public analysis to date of how the PLA could attempt to silence one of the most resilient communication systems ever built.“
China team simulates large-scale electronic warfare against Musk’s Starlink
Findings suggest jamming Starlink across area matching Taiwan is technically feasible, but only at huge scale needing 1,000 drones or more.
www.scmp.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
“A groundbreaking simulation study by 🇨🇳 Chinese scientists offers the most detailed public analysis to date of how the PLA could attempt to silence one of the most resilient communication systems ever built.“
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The "Charlie Kirk Voice" account, that became so popular after the assassination, is Russian.
November 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The "Charlie Kirk Voice" account, that became so popular after the assassination, is Russian.
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The Nigerian Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism.
November 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The Nigerian Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism.
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You got to give one thing to Chinese regime propagandists. They are actually Chinese.
November 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
You got to give one thing to Chinese regime propagandists. They are actually Chinese.
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We have Russians pretending to be Americans trying to instigate racist violence in the U.S.
And we have Americans pretending to be Europeans trying to instigate racist violence in Europe.
And we have Americans pretending to be Europeans trying to instigate racist violence in Europe.
November 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We have Russians pretending to be Americans trying to instigate racist violence in the U.S.
And we have Americans pretending to be Europeans trying to instigate racist violence in Europe.
And we have Americans pretending to be Europeans trying to instigate racist violence in Europe.
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So many of the pro-Farage and pro-Brexit accounts turn out to be Americans pretending to be British.
November 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
So many of the pro-Farage and pro-Brexit accounts turn out to be Americans pretending to be British.